Description: I COMBINE SHIPPING $1.50 per book. FREE SHIPPING for orders over $60. Send books to your check-out cart. E-Bay will automatically adjust shipping costs. PACKAGING & SHIPPING RULES: 1. Individual books Under $18.00 are shipped in padded poly envelopes. 2. Individual books Over $18.00 are shipped in a poly envelope inside a box. 3. Buy Three or more books and the order is shipped in a box.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS LISTING:World War IIIn October 1942, Major Murray embarked with the 6th Marines for the Pacific theatre. For conspicuous gallantry on Guadalcanal in January 1943, as commander of the 2nd bn 6th Marines he was awarded his first Silver Star. Lieutenant Colonel Murray was awarded a second Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry while commanding the same unit on Tarawa in November 1943. Serving in this same capacity on Saipan, his heroism in remaining at his post although seriously wounded and continuing to direct his battalion during the initial assault, earned him his first Navy Cross on June 15, 1944. Returning to the United States in August 1944,Korean WarIn July 1950, when the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade was formed for duty in Korea he was ordered overseas with the 5th Marine Regiment which was to be the nucleus for the brigade. As Commanding Officer, 5th Marines, he was awarded his third and fourth Silver Star Medals (Army) and the Legion of Merit during action in August and September 1950.With his unit, he participated in the battles of the Naktong River perimeter, Wolmi-Inchon, Seoul and Wonsan; and in the Marine advance north toward the Yalu River. He was subsequently awarded the Army Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in the 1st Division's historic breakout from the Chosin Reservoir area to the sea at Hamhung, and two days later took part in the action which earned him his second Navy Cross. Shortly afterward, with his regiment committed to fighting on the Central Korean front, he was advanced to the rank of colonel, in January 1951.
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Signed By: Zona Murray
Book Title: Highpockets
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Murray, ZONA Gayle
Intended Audience: Adults
Modified Item: No
Subject: History
Vintage: No
Publication Year: 2009
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Era: 1940s
Author: Zona Gayle Murray
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Biographies & True Stories, History, Military, War & Combat, Biography & Autobiography
Topic: Combat, Korean War, Marines, Military History, True Military Stories, World War II, Military / World War II, Military / Korean War, Asia / Korea, Military
Subjects: History & Military
